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Burnden Park

1895 establishments in England1999 disestablishments in EnglandBolton Wanderers F.C.Buildings and structures in BoltonDefunct football venues in England
Defunct sports venues in Greater ManchesterDemolished sports venues in the United KingdomEnglish Football League venuesFA Cup Final venuesPremier League venuesSport in BoltonSports venues completed in 1895Sports venues demolished in 1999
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Burnden Park was the home of English football club Bolton Wanderers who played home games there between 1895 and 1997. As well as hosting the 1901 FA Cup Final replay, it was the scene in 1946 of one of the greatest disasters in English football, and the subject of an L. S. Lowry painting. It was demolished in 1999, two years after Bolton moved to their new home at the Reebok Stadium.

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